×
Search for:
Search for:
Latest
Pope reforms Vatican legal system following ‘trial of the century’
World News
Latest
Pope reforms Vatican legal system following ‘trial of the century’
Media
Latest
Pope reforms Vatican legal system following ‘trial of the century’
Magazine
child sexual abuse scandal
The change to the ‘pontifical secret’ does less than it appears to do
December 18, 2019
By now, readers will have heard that Pope Francis has issued a rescript lifting the so-called “pontifical secret” under which the Church has until now conducted investigations and canonical trials related to sexual abuse and cover-up, sexual violence, and other similarly grave crimes against minors and vulnerable adults. The pontifical secret remains in force over
Abuse inquiry will continue ‘without delay’ despite Goddard resignation
August 05, 2016
The investigation into the failures of child protection policies at institutions in the UK will continue
Most Popular
Make A Donation

Areas of Catholic Herald business are still recovering post-pandemic.

However, we are reaching out to the Catholic community and readership, that has been so loyal to the Catholic Herald. Please join us on our 135 year mission by supporting us.

We are raising £250,000 to safeguard the Herald as a world-leading voice in Catholic journalism and teaching.

We have been a bold and influential voice in the church since 1888, standing up for traditional Catholic culture and values. Please consider donating.

Don’t miss a single story. Sign up to our newsletter
Mauris accumsan mi nec orci volutpat, eu imperdiet tellus tempus. Fusce id lacus rhoncus, volutpat mi